Ninas Nursery Macclesfield
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Macclesfield for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in August 2022. Open since 2013, with 38 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Cheshire East
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Cheshire East from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SK10 1AUWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 17 August 2023 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 5 August 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Since the last inspection, a new manager has made some positive changes. There is a clear focus on driving improvement and a detailed action plan is in place to target development. The curriculum has recently been redesigned. It is now clear, simple and effective to promote children's progress. The manager is aspirational to embed more improvements and continue the journey of development.
Children flourish in their independence. They choose freely what they wish to play with. Children select toys that interest them and independently lead their own games. They pour drinks, serve themselves at mealtimes and tidy away their plates after eating. Children show impressive independent self-care skills. In turn, they develop excellent attitudes, such as independence, confidence and self-assurance, to help them to make a smooth transition to school when the time eventually arrives.
Children are curious and inquisitive. They ask questions and enjoy learning new things. For instance, children learn facts about nutritious food groups at lunchtimes. Their natural curiosity is fostered by attentive staff who answer children's questions. Children learn about healthy foods and others which should be eaten in moderation, developing key skills for a healthy lifestyle. Children wash their hands rigorously and regularly. Hygiene procedures help to support children's good health. Different cultures and religions are celebrated and children enjoy inclusive learning opportunities. They learn about the diverse world in which they live in fun, age-appropriate ways. For example, children listen to stories about
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- help staff to understand how to more effectively manage group activities to ensure all children benefit fully from the teaching available n implement plans to extend training opportunities for new staff to develop their good skills and knowledge even further.
- 5 August 2022Good
- 2 September 2021Needs improvement
- 16 March 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Ninas Nursery Macclesfield
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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